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Documentary Unveils $1 Billion Art Dispute's Hidden Dynamics

3/16/2026

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The documentary "The Oligarch and the Art Dealer" centers on a $1 billion dispute between Dmitry Rybolovlev and Yves Bouvier.
It premiered at CPH:DOX and covers a clash over 38 artworks, including Vincent van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci.
Filmmakers Andreas Dalsgaard and Christoph Jörg aim to reveal the art market's hidden dynamics and how masterpieces function as financial assets.
A feature-length version is set to debut in spring 2026.

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Story summary

The documentary "The Oligarch and the Art Dealer" centers on a $1 billion dispute between Dmitry Rybolovlev and Yves Bouvier.
It premiered at CPH:DOX and covers a clash over 38 artworks, including Vincent van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci.
Filmmakers Andreas Dalsgaard and Christoph Jörg aim to reveal the art market's hidden dynamics and how masterpieces function as financial assets.
A feature-length version is set to debut in spring 2026.